Confident leader with background upholding high standards in busy industrial settings. Methodical thinker with proven organisational skills. Excels at logistical planning, supply management, and cost control.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Dispatch/Logistics Supervisor
CHF Global Home Group
Launceston, Cornwall
09.2022 - Current
Managed daily planning of workplace operations, clearly communicating targets to staff for smooth, efficient task delivery
Estimated costs, generated reports, and maintained detailed records
Being the link between orders and customers to ensure effective dispatch of all orders in as short a time as possible
Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the dispatch team, ensuring efficient and effective dispatching of vehicles or resources
Managing dispatch staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
Collaborating with other departments, such as goods in, sales, customer service, and maintenance, to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction
Keeping track of vehicle locations, statuses, and deliveries to ensure timely and accurate service
Addressing issues that arise during dispatch operations, such as delays, breakdowns, or customer complaints and dealing with accordingly
Analyzing dispatch data to improve efficiency, optimize routes, and reduce costs as well as updating KPI's
Handling customer enquiries, concerns, and feedback related to dispatch services
Maintaining accurate records of dispatch activities, including logs, reports, and communication records
Working on NetSuite to allocate stock and fulfill orders
Adjusting allocated stock as needed to ensure fulfillment in short timing
Monitoring stock on the water and in production and adjusting landing times as expected
Reviewing stock transfers to make sure stock is recorded correctly in its location within the warehouse
Working with customers to ensure the most efficient way of sending out stock and maximizing profit
Invoicing customers and monitoring monthly credit accounts
Administration Assistant and Production Planner
Muck Truck UK Ltd
Launceston, Cornwall
04.2021 - 09.2022
Stock control and reports as well as taking weekly stock takes
Dealing with paperwork and customs declaration form for shipping pallets containers worldwide
Creating purchase orders
Strategic buyer to secure best prices
Planning ahead for upcoming orders and stock levels required to fulfill these
Organizing orders and checking quality of everything before dispatching
Answering telephones and customer inquiries via emails and social media
Organizing and adding stock to selling platforms
Sales order and invoice Processing using QuickBooks
Communicating on a daily basis with suppliers and distributors worldwide
Overcoming language barriers with customers and suppliers
Dealing with customer complaints and rectifying these
Sending invoices to suppliers
Weekly banking and accounts
Rectifying Quick Books each week to real-time figures
Cross cover of the office when needed
Filing and sorting paperwork.
Front of House supervisor
No 8 Café and Deli
Launceston, Cornwall
09.2014 - 04.2021
General waitressing duties and organizing staff
Daily organization of the day
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness
Serving and preparing food
Table service
Weekly till programming and maintenance
Invoice processing
Filling
Banking and accounts.
Receptionist
Hush Hair and Beauty
Launceston, Cornwall
03.2014 - 09.2014
Opening and closing of Salon
Weekly banking and accounts
Database work
Assisting customers
Daily stock takes and ordering
Diary management
Taking payments and daily cashing up.
Waitress/Bartender then progressing to Manager
The Racehorse Inn
01.2011 - 03.2014
General customer service
Till work
Diary management
Cleaning to high standards
Assisting kitchen staff
Daily restaurant/pub management operations
Team leadership
Budget administration
Banking and accounts.
Education
8 GCSE's including Math's and English, grade A-C's
Launceston College
Launceston, Cornwall
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Smart and presentable
Team management and supervision
Time management and prioritization
Customer Focused
Logistics planning
Proficiency in specific software and IT skills including Microsoft Office, NetSuite and QuickBooks
Import and export operations
Supply chain management
Warehouse capacity planning
Profit and loss management
Affiliations
Dog walking
Spending time with my son
Socializing with friends and family
Shopping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dispatch/Logistics Supervisor
CHF Global Home Group
09.2022 - Current
Administration Assistant and Production Planner
Muck Truck UK Ltd
04.2021 - 09.2022
Front of House supervisor
No 8 Café and Deli
09.2014 - 04.2021
Receptionist
Hush Hair and Beauty
03.2014 - 09.2014
Waitress/Bartender then progressing to Manager
The Racehorse Inn
01.2011 - 03.2014
8 GCSE's including Math's and English, grade A-C's